Procurement Specialist Job Description
The selected candidate must have an exemplary work ethic and high standards of integrity.
This role is expected to achieve cost reduction and cash flow targets within the region, in alignment with the regional Supply Chain and Business organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Sourcing of target materials and services for the region in alignment with global procurement strategies and best practices
* Understanding of assigned categories including market analysis, creation of sourcing strategies, preparing and running request for proposals, negotiating, implementing contracts, and tracking supplier performance and results
* Build and maintain positive, strategic partnerships with key suppliers
* Identifying, gaining commitment, and implementing profit improvement opportunities to create structured and sustained cost advantages
* Identify and develop preferred supplier network and achieve supplier consolidation
* Developing baseline costs and make vs. buy analysis modeling to drive data-driven decision making
* Providing forward-looking guidance on regional trends, threats, and opportunities for target categories
* Creating risk mitigation and contingency plans
* Collaborate and develop strong relationships with global and regional Sourcing, Supply Chain, R&D, and Marketing and other internal stakeholders
* Understand and communicate KPIs with respect to PPV, OTIF, Working Capital, and Cost Out
Other Responsibilities:
* Oversee regular supplier audits and measure supplier performance. Manage intermittent supply issues and support planning organization to ensure supplier performance and compliance. Develop appropriate communications to advise stakeholders of supplier performance and work together with Quality department to make sure suppliers comply with quality requirements.
* Coordinate with broader Global team as appropriate
* Utilize e-technologies as applicable (Coupa, SFDC, reverse auctions, etc.)
* Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety, and Responsible Care programs
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
* Fluent in multiple languages including Spanish, Portuguese, and English
* Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of work such as Business, Supply Chain, Science, or Engineering
* 3-5 years of relevant functional experience with a focus on sourcing, supply chain, process excellence, and project/program management
* Experience with ERPs, supply chain collaboration, and e-procurement tools such as SAP, Salesforce.com, Tableau, and others
* Excellent knowledge of typical professional computer programs including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
* Ability to work effectively in a geographically distributed organization
* Hands-on and problem-solving mentality
* Ability to work in a matrix environment
* Strong negotiating and project management skills
* Strong organization
* Strong written, oral communication, and presentation skills
* Proven track record of driving results, ability to influence and work collaboratively in cross-regional and cross-functional teams